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For four star Mexican, try Barrio Cafe in Phoenix. This is a great place. Check out this affordable place in the Downtown area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could describe Barrio Cafe in one word it would be OVERPRICED. I told the bartender I wanted a margarita but not too sweet and he suggested the lowrider. The margarita was expensive but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a miserable experience the night before at Pizzeria Bianco, my wife and I decided to stop into Barrio Cafe and snagged a table about 30 seconds before the dinner crowd arrived.Best spur of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes an outsider can give you a different perspective. . .I flew in from Denver last night and got taken out to Barrio's without knowing anything about it. First thing you notice is that it's one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely deserving of the great reviews this place consistently garners. I met a couple of friends here not long ago. I had heard many great things about Barrio , but had never made it in. Obviously...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment. We started off with fresh, yet strange tasting guac. They make it at your table - avocado, lime (not enough), onions, cilantro and dried cranberries. Yes, dried cranberries....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican restaurant in the valley with the best table side Guacamole. If you don't want the standard fare the Pescado Del Mar (halibut with shrimp, scallops, crab and lobster and white wine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Barrio Bomba. Lather, rinse, repeat. I could have had about four Barrio Bomba's but alas, did not. In the past few years, I've become very finicky over drinks. If a drink is too strong or too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night at my friends (the birthday girl) request and were very pleased. The restaurant is super cute and has a nice ambiance about it - beautiful paintings by local artist adorn the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
get the guac made at you table! most items are very good
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with some foodie friends based on other reviews and their previous lunch experience. For us out in The QC, it's a bit of a hike for dinner, but for me the food was well worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Tuesday around 2 pm and we didnt have any problems with parking (though I can see why one might, at a busier time), nor did we have to wait for service at all. The staff was nice, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant but if the crowds are too much then I'd drive up the street to Asi es la Vida.The gauc, cochinita pibil, and churros con cajeta is the ideal trio for dinner. The place is well done...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican restaurant in the valley, definitely the priciest too, but if your willing to spend then it's the place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good. Not the type of mexican food I grew up with...but a lighter more flavorful fare.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been fortunate lately because most places that I've taken the time to eat at have been very good. This place is no exception. Great authentic Mexican food. I had slow roasted pork tacos with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last week with my boss (she picked). We had heard that this was a "must try" restaurant and had received great reviews. I have to say that it was good, but I have had better. I felt the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends Heather and Joe and I decided to meet up for dinner on a Wednesday evening, and Heather picked Barrio Cafe. I'd never been there before, and everyone is always telling me how good the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After lots of hype, I decided that I needed to see what all of the fuss was about with Barrio Cafe, so I enlisted a friend of mine (and a Barrio fan) to go with me last night. On the way there, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After such a great first experience, I returned to a lesser experience. I certainly didn't care for my dry and flavorless chicken enchilada's. Also, I had vowed to return to finally try the much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not your typical clueless reviewer in Phoenix who thinks anything that is decent is worth 5 stars. At the same time, I'm reasonable and I don't compare everything to New York restaurants, I grade...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican (southwestern, spanish?) food in town. No competition.First, I'll adress some common complaints - yes, its in a rough neighborhood. Could the best Mexican restaurant in Phx be located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't really love or hate this place. I don't know if I'll travel down to the depths of mexico again (the area was a bit frightening for me), but the food was overall good.I came with 4 friends on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to dock Barrio a star-please find it in your Yelp heart to forgive me, but it is justified. The food is still great, but the portions looked smaller to me than previous visitis, and the $12...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Long wait but worth it. Live music. The food is sooo good. The guacamole dip is amazing !! They make it in front of you, and I tried to memorize what the waitress was doing so I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just read the last review by Mike and I want to second his comment about the defects of Barrio. The prices are definitely higher than what I am used to for dinner and the portions could be seen as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate the Tacos de Carne...and they were great.Any of the negative reviews here were about price and portions. But my $8.00 tacos (which came with French Fries or Salad) were decently portioned, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am probably wasting my time with this review, seeing as there are well over 100 reviews.But, I have to because I really wonder why all the hype.Yeah, the food is really good. But, the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite. Although, I think the food is overpriced and the long lines unbearable. Despite the hype around this restaurant, I think the food and experience deserve the kudos. My yelp "tag line"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Another Phoenix restaurant that isnt even close to its hype. Its all attitude--right down the the slogan which means "F***ing food". Really. Chingar is the infinitive, look it up. The food--its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my last day in Phoenix, I found this treasure. I'd been disappointed all week by Mexican food no better (and in some cases, much worse - see Los Sombreros!) than I can get at home in Boston. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since last review have been back many times and still love the place. As I stated on prior review, I don't come to Phoenix without stopping here at least once. I would love to see one in San...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here for brunch and it was wonderful! We had 2 different kinds of tacos and a delicious beef sandwich. Everything looked good which made ordering take a while. We also had a very strong but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is mind-bogglingly good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a small but good restaurant. I enjoy coming here to have brunch with my friends. When you get there on Sunday between 10 - 2 you are greeted by live music at the front of the restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in the neighborhood, I used to come to Barrio at least once a week. I didn't eat every time, though. I couldn't. I would ruin my taste for anything I made for myself at home.The only issue I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks.Wish it were biggerWish it were closer to my houseI had the enchiladas verdes and the little quesadilla open things with lobsterDeeelish!
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over two years in Phoenix and my first dinner at Barrio still stands as my best meal since arrival. Started with the house margarita, which was great. Also have tried the Organic Margarita, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting my Sunday lunch at Barrio CafA� to be one thing but got another. They are recognized by the Phoenix Magazine, January 09 Dining Guide issue, for their tableside guacamole. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like modern mexican cuisine, you'll get it here. It's a quaint little restaurant with a lot of character on the inside. However, sometimes the wait can be extremely long in which case the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It must matter when you go, or be inconsistent, or be a matter of expectations (this is contemporary central-southern Mexican), or maybe the place is declining in quality, because the negative...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm mainly posting this review to remind myself of the delicious Cochinita Pabil that I enjoyed here a few months ago while on vacation. The margaritas, guacamole and dessert were solid too, but what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man oh man... Jack Daniels Sangria! I know I should write about the food, but the drinks here are great too! Impressive tequila selection and inventive cocktails support the raves reviews on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, you guys? I am completely baffled to find that anyone thinks this is an authentic Mexican dining experience - let alone a nice one.Barrio is filled with unremarkable First Friday-style...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first yelp review and I couldn't think of a better place to pop my proverbial cherry. So I am a creature of habit and the two times I have been to Barrio I think I have gotten the same...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've taken everyone I know and love here. And no complaints from anyone so far. My Anglo friends like the food and so does mi familia. Most people who are only famliar with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my family here when they were in town last month, and we all loved it.The ambiance was festive and homey. The meals looked enticing when they were served, and they lived up to expectations. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. I don't understand why Barrio is such a hit. Did I hit my head and lose my sense of taste? I doubt it. Barrio isn't horrible, but it certainly is not the most amazing Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last review was deleted by the posers that be. My visit yesterday only reinforces my earlier opinion. There is no finer.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Barrio twice now. Simply put, I do not believe that it is worth the prices that they charge. The first time I went there was with the pseudo boyfriend and he adored his meal, and so I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and always enjoyed my meals. Last time I went, I brought culinary snob from San Francisco with me, who was suitably impressed. Drinks are great and the atmosphere is really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Worth the wait for this small restaurant, even if it is a little more pricey...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Due to the shatty location of this place, I will only go during broad daylight. Besides that, this place is the freaking best mexican restaurant I have been to. Ever. It is the Kreme on my Krispy!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had not had Chiles en Nogada since I was employed in Phoenix... when Barrio Cafe first got it's start in 2002. My visit this week coincided with Mexican Independence Week (September 16). Now is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You ever have an experience where in the middle of it, you realize that you are at the pinnacle - the zenith - of that particular type of experience? It was my last night in Phoenix and hap and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scary things to me:Paris Hilton has a career. Sarah Palin. Really. She's like the new Anita Bryant. My fathers' overgrown eyebrows. Trim, daddy, trim!Droves of high schoolers leaving school just as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my top restaurant, Mexican and non-Mexican. Originally I wanted to go there to try the churros with goat's milk dessert. But naive me realized the entrees and guacamole are where it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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The food here is very interesting. Sylvana is adventurous in the items she chooses to put on the menu. This place is very popular and usually has a wait because it's a Valley favorite.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
An upscale mexican restaurant in the area seemed like the best thing to have happened to me. I planned my visit for a quieter evening, and reviewed the menu again and again. However, upon our arrival...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch at Barrio is something i always look forward to. the atmosphere is cute as can be. the artwork is always interesting. and the food is really something special. so today i am out with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most delicious meal on my recent trip to Phoenix. The homemade tamarindo was incredible and the guac was fresh and tasty, though the cranberries messed with my mental expectations to the point of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Barrio is a suitable name for this establishment location, but after sipping on a house margarita (or two), I guarantee you wouldn't mind moving in. Also known for delectible food, Barrio Cafe is a well-known...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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I am not a big fan of Mexican cuisine, but I am amazed by their taste. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Phoenix followed by Los Dos Morinos.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Oh my that guacamole made at your table is fantastic. It's all good - never...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Barrio Cafe is a cute little restaurant housed in a strip mall on 16th Street. Looks a bit shady, but the food is not. Service is great and the food is impeccable. Try the chicken mole. The torta's are huge...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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This is such a great place to go. The food tastes supberb and I love the guacamole with pomegranate seeds.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A group of my friends and I read about Barrio Cafe in The State Press Magazine's "Best Of" edition. Looking to squeeze something new and hopefully exciting out of the Phoenix Metro area, so the six...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best restaurants in the city, if you are looking for a one of a kind spot, this is it. There is a great authentic mexican flavor to their food and they have amazing Tequila's that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Great mexican food with unique preparations that make this cute hole in the wall worth the drive or the wait. The food and service are outstanding.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Barrio Cafe is a favorite of mine, the margarita's before you get seated are a must. When in season the pomegranate guacamole is second to none. A refreshing escape from the cookie cutter chain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just have to say that I've been here three times since my first post and I can comfortably say that this is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix. Guac, margs, and aesthetic...top notch when compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The barrio name doesn't do this place justice because everyone that worked here spoken perfect english and didn't look like border jumpers. Cool place lots of cool art. The food was really good! I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be the "odd man out" here, but this place has done me wrong! I ended up just walking out without getting my food after 35 minutes! Background: Abe has wanted to go to Barrio Cafe, he cooks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I love this place. Lobster quesadilla, pollo poblano, mole, fresh table side guac with special treats like cranberries or pomegraite thrown in. Cool art, friendly staff and the best damn...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place keeps it real. I go there as often as i can and never regret it. Sometimes, the service is slow...but i stop taking myself so seriously and realize i will be rewarded by the outstanding...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As I'm sitting here this morning casting my Zagat votes I cant help but feel underwhelmed by the selections on their "Arizona's Top Restaurants" I cant help but wonder why some of these places are on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The dichotomy between the "love it" or "hate it" reviews of Barrio Cafe can be traced back to the concept for this restaurant. This place isn't trying to replicate the standard Mexican neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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I had read about Barrio prior to moving to Phoenix last year - and sought it out. Barrio definitely lives up to its positive reviews and awards. From the drinks to the table-side guacamole cart, the service...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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We read a glowing review of this place in a magazine, and showed up well before they opened to be sure we got a seat. This is a chef driven high art Mexican Bistro, and they only have a dozen or so tables to...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not located in the best part of Phoenix (I always cross my fingers that my car will be there when I leave), but great food and drinks. Definitely my fav mexican spot. Haven't been there lately, so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. One of my two favorite spots in AZ so far. The lobster quesadilla is awesome. not your typical quessadilla but way way better. the flank steak torta was very good too. i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like part of the in-crowd whenever I dine at Barrio Cafe. This is good and bad: good, because I realize, as hordes of other people do, that this is some of the most innovative Mexican food in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, people either love or hate this place. I'm a lover. I look for the best in things. Positive outlook. All that... If you go when they're super busy, which they often are, service isn't going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible food. Pretentious service. Stale bread brought to table. Mole was grainy and tasteless. On the upside, great tequila selection! At least you can get loaded and pretend the dinner you just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Barrio has some issues, but deserves five stars solely for the food, which I'd characterize as masterful and unusually satisfying. Sure, it's busy, a little too expensive, the parking's a joke and one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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If you don't mind the bad location where its located then you will love this place to eat. I went there not to long ago and was sitting fast. But note the place is small with limited seating so go early,...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to fall in love with this place but unfortunately it did not impress me as I expected. Yeah the parking is bad and the store front is somewhat hidden in a sketchy part of Phoenix (all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know exactly what to say about this place. I hated it - I know that for sure. I just can't put words together as to why. I wasn't impressed with the guac - so what if some emo guy with horn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town on business and so I did the solo dinner out at Barrio Cafe. Usually solo dinners go by quickly for me, since I'm usually just hungry, ready to go back to my hotel room after a long day...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of co-workers and I ventured out to the "Barrio" this afternoon for lunch. If you do plan to go for your lunch hour, carpool with co-workers because parking is very limited and plan for an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fish tacos here are freakin awesome. I also had a dish that was a pepper stuffed duck and pomegranite that was soo good. Again, Phoenix food is terrible except the mexican food (see review for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Random area. Must be a converted home back in the day in central Phoenix.What I was impressed with was the table side guacamole. It was absolutely delicious. The waiter made some crazy concoction and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The two things that jettison my brain into a Barrio Cafe daydream are:1) The Sangrita2) The Churro dessertIn fact, if this place was called "Barrio Sangrita and Churro Shop", i would still want to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Mexican food restaurant in town. Hands down. Don't skimp on the guac and make sure to get a margarita. The wait is well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I was impressed. First of all, parking was super easy. There was no wait, which is great when a popular restaurant does not take reservations. They also have a full bar, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday at 7:30pm. We were a party of 2 and had to wait an hour and a half for a table. Because of the expected wait, we left and came back after~30-40minutes. I think you have to let...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Churros = GOOD; Mysteriously delicious restaurant you could easily overlook = typically Phoenix in a way you can come to appreciate via the treasure hunt hypothesis. The food is artfully prepared and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I had high expectations of this place. Maybe it's because it was recommended by a native Arizonian (they actually exist!), or maybe it was because it had done well on Yelp despite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a group of friends for dinner here and it was a nice dinner. I didn't break down in bliss because it was the best Mexican food I've ever had nor did angels and cherubs appear. It was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place a few times and the food is really good but I think it's too expensive for being Mexican food....okay contemporary Mexican food. Name it what you want but I think it's a good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Central Phoenix. CenPho. Cennypoo. What am I going to do with you? Every time I think I can't possibly fall any harder for you, you surprise me with something new and unexpected that blows my mind....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another review of Barrio?Yea, why not.5 of us went tonight.They had a special Margarita with a great tequila, simple with only lime juice and triple sec or something. Very dry and yummy ($11)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY DELICIOUSNESS OF SOUTHWESTERN FOOD.Barrio made my first meal in the Southwest memorably wonderful. We were greeted by a 45-minuteish wait (it seems many restaurants in Phoenix don't take...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As did others we drove by the first time but the two room cafe lived up to its best Mexican restaurant rating for the past five years by the AZ Republic. During the day the guacamole with olive oil,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My co-workers and I checked out Barrio Cafe on a whim. We almost drove right by it the first time, as it is nestled in a row of shops on 16th Street just before Thomas. There is a very very small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Barrio Cafe is an amazing Mexican restaurant. Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza travels to Mexico for many of her ingredients and you can tell - things are always fresh (they only have an ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so in love with this place that words cannot do it justice. I've taken every out-of-town guest here, and they've all loved it. Tableside guacamole with pomegranate seeds: inspired. Seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, just didn't like it very much.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go here for so long, especially after I read a "Best of Phoenix" review in Phoenix magazine. I get so SOOOOO tired of americanized "mexican" crap. I am up to my ears in cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Barrio Cafe is a fantastic alternative to the average Mexican food. The atmosphere and decor have a much more refined old world charm. The food is amazing with different takes on some traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place almost single handedly rescues Phoenix from dinning-mediocrity. It is by all means a ma-pa shop tucked away in a not so developed area of east-Phoenix. If you are going south on 16th...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Barrio Cafe is a fucking unreal dining experience; But at first glance, you'd never know it. Barrio is a tastefully decorated, two-room restaurant located in a predominately hispanic area in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read about Barrio Cafe in an issue of Bon Appetit. It sounded amazing and I had to try it. A good friend with a shared love for innovative Mexican food also said it was a must try so I must tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chorizo and eggs is one of my favorite dishes to order. At Barrio the eggs were rubbery, the chorizo was overcooked, and lacked any kind of flavor. This is a hard feat considering that chorizo is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why not more stars? While Barrio Cafe does indeed serve up some tasty good Mexican food...I was expecting to be blown out of my mind, but that didn't happen. We started the meal off with a generous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best gourmet Mexican food EVER. The key word is gourmet. If you want dirty Mexican go to La Toltecta. This is more high-end than is usually expected from tacos.They also have the best drinks EVER....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This may not simply be the best Mexican restaurant in the Valley, it may simply be the best restaurant, period. The service is cool but friendly, the environment is hip and still inviting, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yum! I loved everything about this place. From the greeting I got when I walked in to the service from Jeremy & the delicious food. Oh and can't forget the Lowrider Margarita's were perfection.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Mexican food I've had in The Valley! Try the Lobster Quesadilla. Space is a lacking a bit, but made up for in ambiance and the charm of a long time locally owned, operated bistro.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is hard to get in. It is a small place. Always busy. Recommend a reservation. It is a perennial favorite for many of the local papers. I love going there with an out of towner to impress them. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems kind of funny to me that both in Seattle and Phoenix, you have to wait in line for half an hour for good Mexican food. In any case, I we lucked out and hit the Barrio on a Friday morning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tequila and guacamole. Start off with a good tequila and be prepared to wait. On a weekend night you'll find yourself waiting for a while, but the food is worth the 45 minutes.Guacamole is an event...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the first time the other day and I was impressed. I guess I'm used to chain Mexican restaurants where the food is mediocre at best, so this was a pleasant surprise. I've heard there is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic yet upscale Mexican food, with a mole sauce to DIE for! This place is a little pricey, and popular on evenings and weekends, so better make a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Barrio Cafe Rocks Start to Finish!! If your looking for Traditional Mexican Cusine(NOT Rice and Beans Covered with Chedder Cheese Slopped on a Plate like phoenix3939) Barrio Cafe is a MUST!! With a Tequila...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent business trip to Phoenix, this was the highlight of the trip. I had watched We Live Here on the Fine Living Network and Phoenix was featured. This was one of the three places on the show...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsThis is a review by a vegetarian.The universe (i.e. pervasive marketing) was willing us towards this place. It was featured in an article in the Southwest airlines magazine; had a big ad in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The area looks rather ghetto but the restaurant itself is fantastic. The best thing is the salsa cart where you can pick and choose your own ingredients and the waiter will make it fresh for you right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I figured this place must have been good, since I'm an out-of-towner and it was recommended to me everytime I told someone I was going to Phoenix.I was impressed, overall. We waited over an hour and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located on the west side of 16th St. between Osborn and Thomas Road in a tiny old strip mall in the heart of the 'hood, it's not called Barrio for nothing. This has gone from great neighborhood find...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find that the trick for Barrio Cafe is Sunday brunch. They have the full menu and a brunch menu. Arrive at 11 when they open and you won't have to wait for a table.This is Mexican food the way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Mexico City Mexican food (in, you guessed it, the steadily gentrifying barrio) - with absolutely no hint of regional Southwestern or Sonoran flavor, which typifies just about every other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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How can a restaurant be snooty and the food bad all at the same time? Nice atmosphere but could not be complimented by the quality of its food. Small, Mexican drive-ups have tasted better and then to want to...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a couple weeks ago and definitely enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff was really friendly which made up for the endless loop of Buena Vista Social Club and Gyspsy Kings blaring from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fun time with 3 friends on Friday night. Hostess said wait was 50 min, but we were at our table in 15. Not bad. Also I guess the bartender poured an extra glass of the Nebiola so she gave it to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
barrio cafe is the best mexican restaurant that mexicans never go to, which is too bad for my people because they're missing out. best thing i've had there is the cochinita pibil. when you're waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am officially on a Mexican food kick. Gourmet G. says it all. What I love about Arizona -- having authentic Mexican food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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You know you're in for a fun experience at this neighborhood eatery as soon as you walk in the door. Vintage Mexican movie posters line the hallway, while works by local artists brighten the walls in ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know you're in for a fun experience as soon as you walk in the door. Vintage Mexican movie posters line the hallway, while works by local artists brighten the walls in the two dining rooms. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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this is incredible food. i go as often as i can. i always get the seafood enchiladas, the best thing.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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uptown mexican restaurant in a downtown location...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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chef silvana salcido esparza, who co-owns barrio with her partner wendy gruber, sets out to prove that mexican food is much, much more than tacos, enchiladas and burritos. her menu, filled with exotic...
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